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Commissione europea: documentazione sull'alcol

PolicyAlcohol related harm is a major public health concern in the EU accountable for over 7% of all ill health and early deaths.

Even moderate alcohol consumption increases the long term risk of heart conditions, liver diseases and cancers and frequent

consumption of large amounts can lead to dependence.Any amount of alcohol can be dangerous during pregnancy and when driving. Young people are particularly at risk of short term

effects of drunkenness, including accidents and violence, with alcohol-related deaths accounting for around 25% of all deaths

in young men aged between 15 and 29.EU Alcohol Strategy•The EU alcohol strategy is designed to help national governments and other stakeholders coordinate their action to reduce

alcohol related harm in the EU.•First progress report on implementation of the EU alcohol strategy (September 2009)•Country profiles Coordination•The Committee for national alcohol policy and action - with representatives from the national governments - shares